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Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated
They were visiting Sarajevo in Bosnia. A bomb is thrown at them but it misses. They continue their visit, only to be shot and killed later by a Serbian assassin. The U.S remained neutral. -
Great Britain Declares war on Germany
Britain declares war on Germany. The U.S declares it's neutrality. -
A German U-Boat sinks Lusitania off the Irish coast
The U-Boat torpedoes the passenger liner and it sinks in 18 minutes, drowning 1,201 people. President Wilson sends four diplomatic protests to Germany. -
Re-election of Wilson
Voters re-elect President Wilson who campaigned with the slogan, "He kept us out of war." -
Interception of the Zimmerman Telegram
According to the scheme, Germany would provide support while Mexico would benefit by expanding. The telegram is passed on to America, which is then made public causes an outcry from interventionists in the U.S who favor involvement in the war. -
Declaration of war
The United States declare war on Germany -
U.S troops land
The first troops land in France. -
The Sedition Act
The Sedation Act was to extend the Espionage Act of 1917 and it covered a more broader range of offenses, notably speech and expressions of opinion. -
End of the War
A German delegation signs a treaty officially at the Palace of Versailles ending the war. It's 230 pages contain terms that practically have nothing to do with Wilson's Fourteen points. -
Signing of the Armistice
The Germans sign the Armistice which is effective at the eleventh hour, eleventh day of the eleventh month. Fighting occurs all along the west front until at 11'o clock precisely. It was the first step to ending the war with everyone.